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Yard Waste

What is the best way to dispose of yard waste?

​Yard waste is biodegradable and, when disposed of properly, can give nutrients back to the soil for the benefit of other plants. 
When yard waste is thrown away it is sent to a landfill where it generates methane, a powerful greenhouse gas,  and acidic leachate, which pollutes our groundwater. The best way to avoid these problems is to compost your own yard waste. Here are some great tips for starting your own backyard compost. The next best thing is to bag it in paper bags and put it on the curb for the city to pick up. Rockford hires a hauler to pick up the yard waste for composting.
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This diagram shows the process of waste turning into a contaminant and entering ground water. When biodegradable products are composted or diverted from the landfill, pollutants in the water and air are greatly reduced.
Questions about Rockford's yard waste program? Check out this link for answers!
Rockford yard Waste Program
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    • Tree City USA
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